Moments in Algoma: Anna McCrea
Anna McCrea served as Principal of McFadden Public School on Albert Street West from 1914 to 1942. These decades saw waves of new immigrants to Sault Ste. Marie and the rapid growth of a neighbourhood of first time Canadians struggling to adapt beyond barriers of language, customs and poverty. Miss McCrea’s tireless commitment to creating a bond of trust between school and community influenced the direction of the lives of hundreds of children throughout her teaching career. Its impact cannot be overemphasized. Students went on to excel in all walks of life, including sports, and the ripple effect on those generations and their descendants continues today and into the future.
- Produced by Rusty Halo Productions and Parka Pictures for Living History Algoma
- LHA Committee Producer – W.A. Hamilton
- Rusty Halo Producer – Rebeka Herron
- Parka Pictures Producer – Parth Pandey
- Writers – Rebecca Hales, Wendy Hamilton
- Director/Editor – Joseph Schlapsi
- Director of Photography/Colorist – Shannon Go
- Production Designer – Elizabeth Moran
- Costume Designer – Hanna Sofia
- Costume Assistant – Louanne Dereski
- Language Advisor – Loretta Durat
- Swing G/E, Boom Ops – Shae Mclurg, Lennon Walling
- Post-Production Supervisor – Parth Pandey
- Sound Design/Re-Recording Mixer – Rishabh Bose
- Anna McCrea – Ashley Hooey
- Teacher – Alexa Graves
- Lucia – Daniella Greco
- Dante – Lucas Pucci
- Mama – Christine Horst
- Kindergartener – Lincoln Davies
- Children – Cian Frair, Max Grant, Delilah Lawrence, Grace McBride, Gordon McDonald, Pharoah McInnes, Chloe Pucci, Gabe Pucci,
Narrator English version – Mike Delfre
Narrator/Translator French version – Micheline Findlay
Thank You – Sault Ste. Marie Museum, Community Theatre Centre, Algoma Conservatory of Music, James and Louisa MacGlashan
